Man assaulted at University of Reading

It happened in students union

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 6th Dec 2021
Last updated 6th Dec 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked at the University of Reading.

It happened between 11pm and midnight on Wednesday (1/12) in the Reading University Students Union.

The victim, a man in his twenties, was approached by another man who asked him about his phone and jewellery.

The man then hit the victim multiple times to the face and fell to the floor. He then continued to stamp on the victim’s head and face.

The victim sustained a broken jaw, fractured cheekbones, a black eye and swelling to his face that required hospital treatment. He has since been discharged.

The offender is described as a black man, aged around 19 to 20-years-old, around 6ft tall, skinny, clean shaven and with collar length dreadlocks. He was wearing black clothing.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Sara Di Giorgio, based at Loddon Valley police station, said:

“We are appealing for witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43210548336.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”

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